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LOT 2084
Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
GANDHARAN TERRACOTTA HEAD
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5 7/8 in. (1.23 kg total, 15 cm high including stand).
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5 7/8 in. (1.23 kg total, 15 cm high including stand).
Male head with finely modelled facial features, urna to the brow, horizontal band to secure the hair, long earlobe with stud; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
FOOTNOTES:
The partial delamination of the head shows quite strikingly the method of construction: at the centre is a rough, irregular ball to which the outer layer of clay has been added carrying the finer modelling; the brow-band appears to have been modelled at this time from the same material as formed the hair.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
